Ex-Knight Kreuzer the NAB AFL Rising Star

Morrish Medallist Matthew Kreuzer is the round 11 NAB AFL Rising Star.

AFL Victoria congratulates Carlton's Matthew Kreuzer on his NAB AFL Rising Star nomination.

Kreuzer kicked three final quarter goals in round 11 to help steer the Blues to a memorable win over Port Adelaide.

Kreuzer has played nine AFL games this year, following his dominant season in the TAC Cup in 2007.

Last year, he took home the Morrish Medal, TAC Coaches Award and the Northern Knights Best and Fairest. He was subsequently snapped up by Carlton with the first pick in the 2007 NAB AFL Draft.

Other Victorians nominated for the NAB AFL Rising Star Award thus far include:

Round 10 - Nathan Brown (Collingwood) - North Ballarat Rebels

Round 5 - Ben McKinnley (West Coast) - Northern Knights

Round 1 - Bachar Houli (Essendon) - Western Jets